El generador elèctric
Example: El generador elèctric va proporcionar energia durant el tall de llum.
Definition
"El generador elèctric" refers to a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, providing electricity during power outages or in locations without access to a power grid. It is often used as a backup power source to ensure continuous energy supply.
Etymology
The term "el generador elèctric" comes from Catalan, where "generador" derives from Latin 'generator,' meaning 'one who generates or produces,' and "elèctric" relates to electricity, which comes from the Greek word 'ēlektron' meaning amber, known for its static electricity properties. Did you know? The word 'electricity' was coined in the 17th century after experiments with amber and static charge.
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"El generador elèctric" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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